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Crime
10 kg heroin seized in Tarn Taran after tip from arrested Head Constable Karanbir Singh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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Punjab police recovered ten kilograms of heroin in Tarn Taran, acting on information provided by arrested Head Constable Karanbir Singh, who was serving in an anti‑drone unit.
Police officials in Punjab's Tarn Taran district announced the seizure of ten kilograms of heroin after a covert operation at a location identified by intelligence inputs. The narcotics haul was recovered without incident and handed over to the drug enforcement wing for further processing.
The breakthrough came from Head Constable Karanbir Singh, who had recently been arrested while posted in an anti‑drone surveillance unit. During interrogation, Singh disclosed details about the drug stash, enabling officers to act swiftly on his lead.
Authorities have opened a formal investigation to trace the supply chain and identify any additional accomplices. The case underscores the growing challenge of narcotics trafficking in the region and the role of internal informants in disrupting such networks.
The breakthrough came from Head Constable Karanbir Singh, who had recently been arrested while posted in an anti‑drone surveillance unit. During interrogation, Singh disclosed details about the drug stash, enabling officers to act swiftly on his lead.
Authorities have opened a formal investigation to trace the supply chain and identify any additional accomplices. The case underscores the growing challenge of narcotics trafficking in the region and the role of internal informants in disrupting such networks.